PADRAIG HARRINGTON has anything but a long face after neck surgery - as he posted a photo from his hospital bed and revealed he is winning at the horses.
Ireland's three-time Major champion hopes to play again in May following the operation on a trapped nerve.
Andhe certainly looked relaxed as he tweeted a picture from hospital with the words: "Jelly and ice cream, a JP Mcmanus winner @CheltenhamRaces. Listening to great insights from @AP_McCoy. #recovery"
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Harrington, 45, earlier posted updates to apologise for missing this week's event in Orlando remembering one of the all-time great golfers.
He said:"Sorry I'm missing out on honouring Arnold Palmer's legacy at the @APinv this week.
"Having surgery on a trapped nerve between C6 and C7. Looks like I'll be out for 8 to 10 weeks.Targeting a comeback at the Memorial in May."
Harrington won the Open in 2007 plus the Open and PGA Championships in 2008, when he reached his career-high world ranking of third.
And he expects to be in top shape again for this year's Open at Royal Birkdale in July.